# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: A festival celebrating Bronzeville’s legacy & Black Chicago through performances, exhibitions, games, health & wellness, and community.About this EventBlack & Bronze is more than a festival—it's an intentional celebration of Bronzeville’s legacy as a national epicenter of Black history, creativity, and cultural power. Held in the heart of the neighborhood, this day-long gathering pays homage to Black Chicago's unmatched contributions to American music, art, sports, and activism—while shining a light on the next generation carrying that torch forward. Join us for a vibrant day of performances, workshops, health & wellness sessions, sports, vendors, and community fun rooted in spirit and storytelling.Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Bring your people. Bring your love for the South Side. This is our moment. This is our music. This is Black & Bronze.WHAT TO EXPECT:? MUSIC PERFORMANCESExperience unforgettable musical tributes, where today’s artists honor the pioneers who put Bronzeville and Chicago on the map—from Nat King Cole to Earth Wind & Fire, Sam Cooke to Common:A Tribute to Chicago Soul & R&B ft. Jessica Lá Rel and Vee ArmstrongA Tribute to Chicago Hip Hop ft. A.J.IV, Da' Lightbeam, Moyana, and Dai RapsA Tribute to Chicago Gospel ft. Monica Anissa, Tramaine Parker, Skii George, Apollo Robinson, Marquetta Jackson, 3DC, and David Wilson.A Tribute to Chicago Jazz ft. Khrys Royalle? SPOKEN WORDOur spoken word poets will share the rich, layered history of Bronzeville while drawing powerful connections to the issues shaping the South Side today. Featuring: Eros The Poet • Faith Overallat & Nuff Said • Josh Paul • T'Aura The Poet?? MOVEMENT & DANCE PERFORMANCES"Prime Time With Lime" Footwork Dance BattleBattle of The BandsDance Performance by ChiBuck Movement, 3DC, and JC4UAfrican Drumming & Dancing by Victoria Djembe & DancersLine Dancing TutorialsFashion Show with Swag The Runway? WELLNESS & COMMUNITYBasketball Tournament & Dunk Contest by The Denard BrosHip Hop Dance Workshop with Diva Dance Studio BronzevillePilates Session with Melanin MattersRoller Skating with Party MoversHIIT Training with Coach JuliusYoga with Spiritchill Wellness?? KIDS ZONEStory Time Tent with Caught By A TaleBounce Houses, Gaming Truck & Face Painting with Bright Star Community OutreachFrozen Treats with Citypoint ChurchBeat Making with Intonation MusicInnovation Station STEM Activities with Project Exploration?? SENIOR SEATINGElders are welcome to relax in our Legacy Lounge, where they can receive shaded seating.?️ HISTORY & EXHIBITIONSExperience our archival walkway exhibition, documenting the history of Bronzeville and Black Chicago at large. Shop with local businesses in our Black Metropolis Market, and buy delicious food from our Sam Cooke Food Court.Black & Bronze is rooted in historical reverence and creative resurgence. It uplifts local independent artists and storytellers, connects generations, and turns a neighborhood park into a portal of pride, memory, and movement.By registering for this event, you grant permission to Black & Bronze to use photographs and/or video of you taken in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission of Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest.This event is hosted by Kyn 43 and supported by:Festival Sponsors: Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Lime Scooters, Cigna Healthcare, IL Humanities, Citypoint Community Church, Bright Star Community Outreach, Haven Dental Studio, Ivory Dental Specialists, Signature Vibez, SValentine Productions, Black Girl Vitamins, Farrise Law Firm, Planet Fitness, and Raveedran Law FirmHospitality Sponsors: Morning View Word Church, Chick-fil-A South Loop, Chicago Cares, Monday Coffee and Citypoint Community ChurchMedia Sponsors: iHeart Media, BLK Chicago, YELP, and City CastVIP Sponsors: Lime Scooters, Bask & Lather, Topo Chico, S2 Grill, Jada Juice, Cuts by Ju, Mommy and Me Salon, Curl Mix, and National Association of Black Physical Therapists.Youth Partners: Project Exploration, Bright Star Community Outreach, Experiences That Matter Foundation, Citypoint Community Church, and Caught By A TaleHealth & Wellness Partners: Coach Ju & Elite Athletes Performance Chicago, Youth Mentorship Academy, Diva Dance Bronzeville, Melanin Matters, Party Movers, Spiritchill Wellness, On The Nine Run Crew, Glow Collective Chi, and Black Joy RideEndorsed By: Alderman Pat Dowell & Alderman Lamont Robinsonhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZoMJ7veyCgQIda "Be Well" Courts?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMHIIT WorkoutHost: Coach Julius?: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PMPilates SessionHost: Melanin Matters?: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PMHip Hop Dance WorkshopHost: Diva Dance Studio Bronzeville?: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PMRoller SkatingHost: Party Movers?: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PMDunk Contest & 3 on 3 TournamentHost: Youth Mentorship AcademyKids Zone?: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PMGames & Art TherapyHost: Bright Star Community Outreach?: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PMBounce House & Obstacle CoursesHost: Bright Star Community Outreach?: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMInnovation Station: STEM ActivitiesHost: Project Exploration?: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PMFrozen TreatsHost: Citypoint Community ChurchInfo: Free frozen treats for kids all day sponsored by Citypoint Church?: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PMA Bronzeville "Story Time" Host: Caught By A TaleInfo: Storytime with kids at the top of each hour about the icons and historical figures that come from Bronzeville and ChicagoHistory In The Park?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM"A Legacy of Truth Telling & Community" with The Black Panther PartyHost: Chairman Fred Hampton Jr.Info: Join Youth docents and their families in the Archival Walkway to hear from Chairman Fred Hampton Jr about the power of telling our stories. ?: 01:30 PM - 07:00 PMArchival Walkway ExhibitionHost: Black & BronzeMain Stage?: 01:30 PMAfrican Dance & DrummingHost: Victoria Djembe?: 01:45 PMT'Aura The Poet?: 01:50 PMA Tribute To Chicago JazzHost: Khrys Royalle?: 02:15 PMFaith Overallat & Nuff SaidHost: Poetry?: 02:30 PM3DCHost: Dance Performance?: 02:45 PMA Tribute To Chicago GospelInfo: Featuring Monica Anissa, Tramaine Parker, Skii George, Marquetta Jackson, and JC4U?: 03:45 PMBattle Of The Bands?: 04:00 PMEros The PoetHost: Poetry?: 04:15 PMA Tribute To Chicago Soul & R&BInfo: Featuring Jessica Lá Rel, Erthe St. James, Vee Armstrong and Khrys Royalle?: 05:00 PMDJ Guice ?: 05:20 PMChiBuck MovementHost: Dance Performance?: 05:30 PMJosh PaulHost: Poetry?: 05:35 PMA Tribute To Chicago Hip HopInfo: Featuring A.J.IV, Da' Lightbeam, Moyana, Dai Raps?: 06:15 PMPrime Time With Lime Footwork Dance BattleHost: Dance Performance - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/black-and-bronze-a-bronzeville-music-fest/100001984167730093 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, dance, literary-art, health-wellness, festivals, kids, workshops, sports, music, exhibitions, parties, fine-arts, tournaments, pilates, spoken-word, contests, live-music, fashion, yoga, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Armstrong (Lillian Hardin) Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Armstrong (Lillian Hardin) Park - **lat**: 41.8138809 - **long**: -87.61030679999999 - **full address**: Armstrong (Lillian Hardin) Park, 4433 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8e995aeac2b27a5d2a4c2ca8282483c6da369c586d3d5f7c7d5b466528870242-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1e1e2a-gmir.jpg?v=1778250734 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest being held? - **A:** Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Armstrong (Lillian Hardin) Park, 4433 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest? - **A:** Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest is organized by Jessica La Rel. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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